Storm Drift Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Storm drift Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 7.011 N,0 12.527 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.116850
  • Longitude: 0.208783
Wreck Depth 51.88 m
Water Depth 53 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STORM DRIFT
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 16.2 m
Width 5.5 m
Sonar Length 15
Sonar Width 9
Shadow Height 1
Orientation 226
Tonnage 25
Tonnage Type net
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 9, 1980
Bottom Texture 4,6
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Oct 4, 2016

Surveying Details

H4507/70 22.2.80 HSUNK IN 540554N, 001235E OR 096 DEG(T), 10.3MILES FROM FLAMBOROUGH HD LT. MAST HT 35FT. (MRSC HUMBER, TLX DTD 9.2.80). INS AS USC 35MTRS. BR STD. H1944/80 26.4.82 LOCATED 13.6.81 IN 540701N, 001240E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 46.3 IN GEN DEPTH 50.9MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 5.9MTRS. LYING 020/200 DEGS. SONAR LENGTH 17MTRS, BEAM 3.5MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 12). AMEND TO WK 46MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2016/000053291 4.10.16 EXAM'D 10.3.16; IN 5407.011N, 0012.527E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 51.88MTRS, GEN DEPTH 53MTRS. LENGTH 15.0MTRS, WIDTH 9.0MTRS, HT 1.0MTRS, ORIENTATION 226/046 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY, WK CONSIDERABLY DEGRADED. (MMT, HI 1473, H525_6485). AMEND NDW 51MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER NETS FOULED ON THE BOTTOM.

General Comments

WK CONSIDERABLY DEGRADED

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FAQ

Where is the STORM DRIFT wreck located?

The STORM DRIFT wreck is located at coordinates 54 7.011 N,0 12.527 E.

How deep is the STORM DRIFT and where exactly is it located?

The STORM DRIFT lies at a depth of about 51.88 meters and is located at coordinates 54 7.011 N,0 12.527 E.

How deep is the seabed around the STORM DRIFT?

The seabed around the STORM DRIFT lies at approximately 53 meters deep.

When did the STORM DRIFT sink?

The STORM DRIFT sank on Feb 9, 1980.

When was the wreck of the STORM DRIFT discovered?

The wreck of the STORM DRIFT was discovered in 1980.

What country did the STORM DRIFT belong to?

The STORM DRIFT belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the STORM DRIFT?

The STORM DRIFT had a tonnage of 25 tons.

What type of wreck is the STORM DRIFT?

The STORM DRIFT is classified as a fishing vessel.

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